Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
flour
onions
chopped
bell peppers
chopped
celery
chopped
shallot
minced
garlic
minced
bay leaves
black pepper
white pepper
cayenne pepper
salt
mushroom
smoked
water
collard greens
cabbage
small head
turnip greens
mustard greens
green onion
parsley
chopped
soy sauce
red beans
cooked
Smoke mushrooms by placing medium-sized, trimmed mushrooms in a smoker pan for 45 minutes.
Cook red beans by sorting and rinsing them, then covering with water and cooking for 1-2 hours. Reserve the bean water.
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Add flour to the oil and stir continuously to create a roux, cooking until it reaches a peanut butter color.
Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and celery to the roux and saute until tender and slightly browned, allowing them to stick a bit.
Incorporate minced shallots, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt into the mixture and stir frequently for about 5 minutes.
Boil water in a large soup pot. Use the reserved bean water as well.
Chop collard greens and cabbage into 1-inch squares, then boil until tender.
Add turnip greens, mustard greens, and green onions to the pot and bring to a boil.
Coarsely chop the smoked mushrooms.
Add the chopped mushrooms to the roux mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
Carefully stir the roux mixture into the simmering greens and bring to a boil.
Incorporate chopped parsley, cooked red beans, and soy sauce to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil once more, then turn off the heat.
Serve the gumbo over rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
Make the roux ahead of time for a quicker cooking process.
Use vegetable broth instead of water for enhanced flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Roux can be made ahead of time.
Serve in a bowl, garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve over rice.
Serve with cornbread.
Crisp and refreshing.
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Traditional Cajun Cuisine
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